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LM03 VEA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,133 mi
Last recorded125,133 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 VEA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 125,133 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 118,196 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 110,115 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 110,115 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 107,023 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 103,384 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 103,384 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 103,384 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 101,197 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box Corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 97,751 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,497 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 84,765 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 84,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 84,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2016 74,232 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rear box starting to corrode

Fail 7 Oct 2016 74,230 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rear box starting to corrode

Pass 30 May 2015 71,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light rust rear exhaust box

Pass 21 May 2014 67,800 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 64,008 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 61,445 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 57,775 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 53,632 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 48,590 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,677 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 30,172 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,469 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2006 23,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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LM03 VEA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM03 VEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LM03 VEA registered?

LM03 VEA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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